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Whitbeck Family History

Whitbeck Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several minor places in northern England called Whitbeck.

One in Cumbria is named with Old Norse hvítr ‘white’ + bekkr ‘stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whitbeck family from?

You can see how Whitbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Whitbeck families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Whitbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whitbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Whitbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitbeck. 100% of Whitbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Whitbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitbeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 573 immigration records available for the last name Whitbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Whitbeck. For the veterans among your Whitbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whitbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Whitbeck in 1954 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitbeck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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